Friend Advice?

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Friend Advice?

Friend Advice?

Ok, so, I have this problem, which involves 3 of my friends (let's call them A, B, and C).

I'm really good friends with B, and we're also friends with A. So A has been being rude to C, and usually saying, "Ewww, gross!" Whenever C is around, and giving no explanation to C at all. Recently, A has told B and I why A is acting like that around C. And I don't think it's a valid reason to do that to someone. So I don't know if I should interfere and tell C what's going on, or just stand by and watch what happens. Help?

submitted by PostingAnonymously
(November 10, 2017 - 6:48 pm)

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submitted by Top!
(November 10, 2017 - 9:52 pm)

Hi I know what it feels like I was accutully once in C and I was so sad but what really helped was when my frind stood by and helped me so thats what I would tell me If everything works out

submitted by luna, age awesome, the univers
(November 10, 2017 - 11:36 pm)

This is my opinion; I'm not trying in any way to force this on you. Also, I have been in situations not unlike this and acted before thinking. So...

I'd say the first thing I might do is think (and this will sound cheesy): Do you want to be friends with someone who is being rude in this way? It is completely fine if you do want to stay friends with A--I obviously don't know much about your relationships with these people, but it seems that A is not as close to you as B is. Also, you may want to talk this through with B, because B seems not to be as involved as A and C. Then again, you might not want to; you are really the only one who can make that judgment. 

One thing you could do, if you're willing to take the risk of growing farther apart A as a friend, is to--with or without B--confront A and just tell A how you feel about what A's reason is. Of course, this would be very situational, so if you are considering it, think hard about what you will say, what (if B will be with you) B will say, and how you'll deal with different situations.

Although they don't understand many things (sorry, Admins!), adults, can actually be helpful under some circumstances. You might go to an adult you trust, or an older sibling or cousin.

All this aside, the best thing to do is probably just to wait it out, at least for a little while. during that time, who knows? A might just lay off of C, or B might come to you and tell you that B feels that A's reasoning and actions are wrong, too. If it keeps up, or quickly gets worse, you may want to think about taking some kind of action.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE remember: this is the opinion of a "close to 13"-year old; take everything I say with a few grains of salt. 

Anyway, I hope this was at least of some help, and that you guys can stay together and find out a good way out of this. 

"My best friend is the person who, in wishing me well, wishes it for my sake." -Aristotle 

submitted by MostWillBeAnonymous, age Clse to 13, The Joshua Tree
(November 11, 2017 - 2:33 pm)

I think you should tell A that you don't think what she's doing is kind. Whatever the reason she's doing it is, you clearly don't think it's very nice and you think she should quit it. Maybe you and B should quietly and politely tell A that you think she ought to stop. If she refuses, try to get her to understand why her reason for doing it isn't good. This could help her understand why what she's doing isn't right. You also may want to think about telling an adult or older friend who knows you, A, and C about the situation and ask for his or her advice. They'll probably be of more help because they know you all personally.

submitted by Cockleburr
(November 12, 2017 - 5:12 pm)